Not only did the Ja Morant-led Murray State Racers add their name in NCAA tournament history with a huge upset of Marquette last night in the first round of the 2019 NCAA tournament, but the 6-3 guard joined an exclusive […]
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What does a “double-double” mean in basketball terms? With examples from the NBA
Gone are the days when a player’s performance is judged organically by watching the game unfold. In today’s NBA, we know that just because a player scores 25 points it doesn’t always equate to having a positive effect on the […]
Charlotte Hornets set multiple records as they swarm the Indiana Pacers 158-126
According to the latest episode of ALL THE SMOKE, the Charlotte Hornets are one of the most fun teams to watch and the Hornets made that take from Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson and Kendrick Perkins look great last night. The […]
Printable, blank Super Bowl squares template
One of the most, if not most, popular games for the championship game of the NFL Playoffs is Super Bowl Squares. Also known as Super Bowl boxes, this is an easy game to run that enhances the big game experience […]
The NBA Record For the Most Players From Same Team to Score in Double Figures (10+ points)
Basketball is at its most-optimal when a team gets contributions from all five players on the floor. With team sports, an easy way to tell when a team is firing on all cylinders is when multiple players is helping out […]
When and where was the first NBA game played?
The NBA is celebrating its 75th anniversary this season and we thought we’d step back in time and take a look at the very first game in the history of the league. That game was played on November 1st, 1946. It goes […]
The 3 reasons why a 33 year-old Steph Curry is the best version we’ve ever seen
Most everyone agrees that NBA players hit their peak in their late 20’s. Steph Curry is 33 years old and he’ll be 34 years old by the end of the regular season. In his age range, the vast majority of […]
How serious are the Miami Heat as NBA championship contenders? Very serious
After going 5-1 in their preseason using those warmup games to really prepare for the regular season, the Miami Heat not only jumped out of the gate with one of the best records in the NBA, but they’ve also been […]
Videos: Watch Payton Pritchard score 92 points in Portland Summer League tournament
Most NBA fans will never truly understand just how good NBA players are. The vast majority of fans haven’t sniffed the combination of size, skill and athleticism to even begin to imagine how good these players actually are. NBA players […]
The misfiring Detroit Pistons are in desperate need of a reset
It’s that time of the year when the top sides in the NBA are preparing for the post-season playoffs, dreaming of becoming NBA champions. But not the Detroit Pistons. They have had a 2020-21 season to forget. What went wrong, […]
The Nets, Lakers, and the 5 NBA Playoff teams we’re hedging our bets on
The NBA Playoffs are now well and truly underway and it is anyone’s championship to take home. LA’s two big hitters got off to a poor start, with the Lakers going down to Chris Paul and the Suns. The Clippers […]
The 10 tightest, closest NBA scoring title races in NBA history (most came down to the last game)
With less than a month remaining in the regular season, there’s a close race between a couple players for the league’s scoring title. For most of the season Bradley Beal has led the league in scoring; averaging over 31 points […]
The Bulls, Knicks and how to know when to bet on the underdogs (NBA version)
Now that sports betting is rapidly legalizing in states all across the USA and is pretty much fair game in Canada, you might be wondering about when to bet on the underdog in NBA Matchups. In this article, we will explain […]
Big questions surrounding Kyrie Irving, Jamal Murray and Karl Anthony-Towns this season
To be an NBA all-star is a personal accomplishment for sure, but there’s always more to the story than being recognized for your individual skills, accomplishments and numbers. Every player has a narrative and for even some of the best […]
So you’re considering betting on basketball? Here’s what you need to know
Out of all the major four sports in America, basketball is one of the easiest and most fun to bet on. If you know how to bet on football, soccer or hockey, you will already have a grasp on how […]
The Dallas Mavericks have what it takes to pull off a first-round upset in the NBA Playoffs
By Alexander Chan The Dallas Mavericks have already overachieved this season after missing the postseason for three straight seasons. They are currently the seventh seed in the Western Conference and are effectively a lock to make the 2020 NBA playoff […]
Basketball for Dummies: A guide to the game, the rules, and history of basketball
Are you thinking about getting into basketball or want to have some foundational knowledge around the sport so you can better ground your conversations on the NBA or Euroleague? It’s not easy to jump into anything brand new without knowing […]
The NBA has been live streaming some of the best playoff games on YouTube
With the coronavirus pandemic at its height, almost all major sporting events are on hold at the moment across the world. In such a scenario, many of the professional leagues have been going on a trip down memory lane, streaming […]
What are the best websites to place basketball bets online?
For basketball betting fans, there are so many betting options and betting sites to bet on. Basketball fans should use one of the best basketball betting sites since this will ensure you have maximum fun and a safe online betting […]
The Miami Heat’s undrafted Kendrick Nunn is the NBA’s early surprise rookie
When James Harden dropped 44 points in a preseason game against the Miami Heat earlier this month, it was an expected performance from the former league MVP. What was really unexpected was that in that same game, Harden was nearly […]
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